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Phys.org / Sharper brains switch to a 'not what you know, but who you know' mindset online and on social media, study shows

Forming social connections online and via social media reduces how much people engage with and learn from the content posted but significantly boosts their networking performance, according to new research. The study, published ...

May 7, 2026
Phys.org / LED light unlocks 3D optical fingerprints inside materials without lasers

Researchers have developed, for the first time in the world, incoherent dielectric tensor tomography (iDTT), a technology that can read complex three-dimensional optical fingerprints inside materials using only everyday LED ...

May 7, 2026
Medical Xpress / Why weight gain fears matter in recovery: 10-week program helps women build healthier habits

A recent study in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior examined the impact of the Healthy Steps to Freedom (HSF-10) program on nutrition, body image, and health-related behaviors among 607 women undergoing treatment ...

May 9, 2026
Tech Xplore / Inspired by the brain, researchers build smarter and more efficient computer hardware

As traditional computer chips reach their physical limits and artificial intelligence demands more energy than ever, University of Missouri researchers are rethinking how computers work by taking cues from the human brain. ...

May 7, 2026
Phys.org / Pilot whales are already 'shouting' at full volume, but one busy waterway is pushing them to the edge

With over 60,000 ships passing through the Strait of Gibraltar each year, this stretch between the Atlantic and Mediterranean is one of the busiest waterways on the planet. This narrow strip of water is also home to a critically ...

May 7, 2026
Medical Xpress / New survey finds that majority of Americans are concerned about high blood pressure, the 'silent killer'

A new survey by Morning Consult and the nonprofit Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine finds that a majority of Americans, 60%, are concerned about high blood pressure. Nearly half of Americans have high blood pressure ...

May 9, 2026
Phys.org / Dark proteome yields 1,785 new microproteins that could reshape disease research

Scientists have uncovered more than 1,700 new proteins that could have implications for human diseases, including cancer. Mostly very small, these proteins were found in what's called the "dark proteome," which covers gene ...

May 6, 2026
Science X / Who are his people? The 4,000-year hunt for a warrior's kin

For 4,200 years, the Y chromosome of a Yakutian warrior has quietly echoed in Siberia's Arctic peoples. His extraordinary Stone Age grave was discovered in Russia's far northeast near Yakutsk in 2004 by scientists. The middle-aged ...

May 4, 2026
Medical Xpress / Garlic-derived compound shows potential to improve muscle health during aging

Can a compound derived from a common kitchen ingredient help support muscle health during aging? A new study suggests it can. The study reveals that S-1-propenyl-L-cysteine (S1PC), a bioactive compound found in aged garlic ...

May 7, 2026
Tech Xplore / Focused helium ions create ferroelectric regions in aluminum nitride for lower-power chips

Scientists at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory have shown for the first time that ferroelectricity can be directly written into aluminum nitride using a tightly focused helium ion beam at the Center ...

May 7, 2026
Phys.org / Chilean wasp named in honor of Sir David Attenborough's 100th birthday

Scientists from the Natural History Museum, London have described a new genus and species of parasitic wasp found within the Museum's collections, and named it as a birthday present for Sir David Attenborough.

May 7, 2026
Medical Xpress / Family data reveal two genetic paths to childhood depression and anxiety

Many common mental health disorders, including depression and anxiety, are associated with a tendency to internalize problems or, in other words, to direct feelings inwards instead of expressing them and sharing them with ...

May 3, 2026